Plant Ecology ((4 Credits))

Catalog description

Plant ecology is the scientific study of interactions that determine the distribution and abundance of plants within the environment. In this course Students will learn the principles and concepts of plant ecology through an examination of plants within the environment. Topics will include: the individual plant and how it interacts with its environment; population biology; community ecology; global patterns of plant ecosystems; and the impacts of human activities on plants. Some of the subjects covered are unique to plants, such as photosynthesis and the ecology of plant-soil interactions. Prerequisites: Biology I with Lab ( BIOL 1200 ) and Biology II with Lab ( BIOL 1201 ) or equivalents.